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Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private research university located in Fort Worth, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across several colleges and schools.

TCU traces its origins to 1873, when AddRan College was founded in Thorp Spring, Texas. The institution

Academics are organized into colleges and schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Neeley School

Athletics play a prominent role at TCU. The Horned Frogs compete in NCAA Division I as members

Overall, TCU is characterized by its private status, historic religious affiliation, and focus on undergraduate and

moved
to
Fort
Worth
in
1910
and
adopted
the
Texas
Christian
University
name.
It
has
historical
affiliation
with
the
Christian
Church
(Disciples
of
Christ),
though
it
operates
as
a
nonsectarian
institution
and
welcomes
students
of
diverse
backgrounds.
of
Business,
the
College
of
Education,
the
College
of
Fine
Arts,
and
the
School
of
Music,
along
with
various
professional
programs.
The
university
emphasizes
a
mix
of
liberal
arts,
professional
preparation,
research,
and
experiential
learning.
of
the
Big
12
Conference.
The
university
fields
teams
in
multiple
sports,
with
football
at
Amon
G.
Carter
Stadium
and
men’s
and
women’s
basketball
at
Schollmaier
Arena.
TCU
student
life
includes
a
range
of
clubs,
organizations,
and
traditions
that
contribute
to
campus
culture.
graduate
education
within
a
residential
campus
environment
in
Fort
Worth.